Urinary Tract Infection | Causes | Foods avoided | Foods included | Diet | Symptoms | Prevention |
CAUSES:
- Improper hygiene
- Caused by E.coli bacteria present in the intestinal wall
- Caused by Chlamydia infection.
SYMPTOMS :
- Frequent urination
- Pain or burning sensation
- Urine containing small traces of blood
- Low-grade fever
- Ache in the lower back
PREVENTION :
Maintaining proper hygiene is the best solution to prevent urinary tract infections.
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
FOODS TO BE INCLUDED :
- Non- alcoholic and Caffeine -free fluids
- Cranberry juice
- Blueberries
- Citrus fruits
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Yogurt
DIETARY MANAGEMENT :
- Drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water per day helps to increase the flow of urine and to flush out infectious materials.
- Avoid coffee , tea, colas and alcoholic drinks since these increase bladder irritations.
- According to research, cranberry juice is the best solution for UTI. It contains substances that speed the elimination of bacteria.
- Vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system to fight infection and acidify the urine.
- Calcium helps reduce bladder irritability.
- Consuming probiotics may be helpful as they inhibit the growth of microorganisms. These are found in some yogurts.
